Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Esprit S4s
| Category | Lotus Esprit S4s | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.2 l R4 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 393 / 290 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1379 / 3040 | 1378 / 3038 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 218 / 215 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Esprit S4s | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.60 | 1:15.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Esprit S4s | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.3 s | 17.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.7 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 20.1 s | 23.7 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 40.0 s | 41.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 92.6 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s @ 108.0 mph | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Esprit S4s | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 271 kph (168 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 41 m (136 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 58 m (189 ft) | 52 m (170 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Esprit S4s | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 98 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by a small margin.
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